more stats
4,209 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
5,692 ft
Altitude min
5,777 ft
Altitude max
5,692 ft
Altitude start
5,741 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
2,123 ft
Distance climb
1,302 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Cow Chip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30104 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15667 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #227 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #188 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Winding singletrack with lots of ups and downs. Eventually leads to a very sandy arroyo.

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 10, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cow Chip located?
      Cow Chip is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36981, -106.67073.
      ▼ How hard is Cow Chip?
      Cow Chip is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cow Chip?
      Cow Chip has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,692 ft to 5,777 ft.
      ▼ Is Cow Chip a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cow Chip is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cow Chip?
      Cow Chip is 4,209 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cow Chip?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cow Chip. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cow Chip?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cow Chip are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cow Chip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cow Chip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cow Chip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cow Chip. The trail is 4,209 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cow Chip?
      Cow Chip is a moderately popular trail. There have been 178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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